Colleges, Universities in Britain

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University is one of Merseyside's greatest assets, it was no overstatement.The University's influence and presence stretches far further than the city boundaries and its 24,000 students and 2,500 staff are its most persuasive ambassadors. The University has made a significant impact on the lives of those who are touched by the LJMU experience, whether they are part of the thriving student community or one of those helping to create and perpetuate that unique experience.

Liverpool University
The University of Liverpool covers more subject areas than almost any other single university in the UK. Our departments offer a diverse range of over 100 subject areas, from accountancy to veterinary science. This breadth makes us one of the most exciting and vibrant places to study and work in the country.

Llandrillo College
Coleg Llandrillo Cymru - the largest college in North Wales and one of the most successful in the country. We have over 27,000 students studying over 3,000 full and part-time courses - at College, at work and over the internet - from basic skills training through Modern Apprenticeships, NVQs and A levels, to HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Postgraduate Studies.

London Metropolitan University (University of North London)
Offer a wide range of BA, BSc, and BEng courses, as well as our HNCs, HNDs, Foundation and Extended degrees. As well as a wide range of MA and MSc courses, we also offer MPhil and PhD programmes.Offer a range of Access, Foundation, HNC/HND courses offering you the opportunity to progress into Higher Education.

Loughborough University
Loughborough University has three faculties: Engineering, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities.
There are 24 academic departments and over 30 Research Institutes and Centres.Loughborough is well known for the quality of its teaching, verified by TQA scores averaging 22.5 out of a possible 24. To sustain this quality, the University has developed strong academic, guidance and welfare systems that support students from every walk of life. Work placements, degree programmes sponsored by industrial consortia, and an ever-growing International dimension are all distinctive characteristics, while our industrial and professional partnerships contribute to the outstanding employment prospects of our graduates.

Lowestoft College
Offers Entry to Employment (e2e) This course is for young people who are interested in, but not ready for, training in construction - carpentry and joinery/painting and decorating - engineering, motor vehicle, conservation and sport, and this can also be an introduction to a place on the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. Although primarily aimed at individuals who are aged 16, 17 and 18, e2e is also open to people over the age of 18 - depending on their circumstances. Adult Xtra Beauty therapy Catering, Art and design, Sports studies Science and psychology, Aromatherapy, Music and drama, Hairdressing.

Luton University
Offer an extensive selection of post-graduate courses; taught and by research. Taught postgraduate courses operate within the University's postgraduate modular scheme. To qualify for a Master's degree you will need to gain 180 credit points at Master's level. Typically this will be made up of eight 15-credit modules and a dissertation worth 60 credits.The 4 year Extended Degree is designed for mature students (21+) returning to education who wish to progress on to a degree level programme, but who may not meet all the criteria for entry to a normal 3 year degree.

Manchester University
The University's size gives students a wide and flexible choice in courses and in lifestyle, with outstanding facilities for learning and leisure. The excellent laboratory and computer facilities reflect the University's standing. There are more than 6,000 PCs across the campus and every student has access to e-mail and the World Wide Web, while with 3,600,000 books and more than 1,000,000 manuscript items, the University Library is one of the three largest in the country.On the sporting front, the University's facilities are excellent, catering for most sports. There are two, large indoor sports centres, and two, large, outdoor sports grounds with pitches for rugby, soccer, hockey and lacrosse, tennis courts and an athletics track, in addition to a host of sports clubs organised by the Athletic Union.

Matthew Boulton College of Further & Higher Education
The College is ideally located in the centre of Birmingham. We attract students not only from the local area, but the West Midlands and the rest of the country as a whole. currently teach 500 courses to over 7000 students in four locations, with our main site at Sherlock Street, to the west of the city centre. The College is widely recognised for the depth and quality of its educational provision and its vocational teaching in particular. We have achieved CoVE (Centre of Vocational Excellence) status in the following curriculum areas: Print Media & Graphics, Business & Professional Services, Vocational Medical Sciences.We also aim to become a Centre of Vocational Excellence, specialising in: Electronics & Technology, Performing Arts, Information Technology, Vocational Science.

Mid Cheshire College
The Cheshire School of Arts and Design was awarded Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status for its provision of New Media Design, the first college in Cheshire to receive such an accolade. The college has just had its 'best ever' inspection, OFSTED awarded an outstanding grade 1 to the Visual, Performing Arts & Media and Modern Foreign Languages divisions. The college is undergoing many structural changes, including a new 'Rec Zone' for students, offering many sport and leisure activities, also extensive changes are being made to improve disabled accessibility throughout the building. Even more improvements are planned for 2005, including a new purpose built art and design school, on the existing site at Hartford Campus.

Middlesex University
We have five Schools: Computing Science, Health and Social Sciences, Lifelong Learning and Education, Arts and Middlesex University Business School. A flexible, modular programme allows our students maximum flexibility to choose a combination of subjects. We are the largest trainers of teachers and nurses in the area.

Missenden Centre for the Development of Higher Education
Missenden Centre Seminars offer small groups of academic and administrative staff, especially those in leadership and managerial roles, a unique opportunity to share and examine under 'Chatham House Rules' their current concerns on topical issues.Each residential seminar provides a suitable atmosphere for a constructive outcome for each participant - with immediate application. You will share up to 24 hours informal but intensive discussion within a format we have developed to provide a constructive outcome for senior people with high level responsibilities but little time to spare.

Napier University
Napier students' benefit from our flexible approach to teaching and learning. Courses are designed in collaboration with industry and give you the best possible career options when you graduate.The majority of the courses are vocational - that means they focus on the practical - teaching you skills that employers look for.

Nelson & Colne College
Have an excellent record of producing successful learners and outstanding results. For the last three years running our A level results have placed us in the top 15% of colleges in the country. Our recent Inspection report commended the College for the range and quality of support for learners and praised the standard of classrooms and resources. I look forward to you becoming part of our success."

New College Nottingham (NCN)
New College Nottingham (ncn) is one of the largest colleges of further education in the UK with a wide range of full and part-time study programmes. Awarded The Queen's Anniversary Prize 2002 for Higher and Further Education for our success in catalysing the regeneration of the historic Lace Market through the creation of a new campus.

Newbattle Abbey College
Have a world wide reputation for providing international visitors with an unforgettable learning experience and a uniquely Scottish welcome. Newbattle's combination of history, tranquil location and academic excellence gives visitors a sense of Scotland at its best. With Scotland's Historic Capital less than 30 minutes from the College, a range of museums, galleries and many other attractions, the College is ideally located as the base for exploration.

Newcastle College
Newcastle College offers over 50 higher education courses. From Diplomas and HND's to Foundation Degrees they are Art and Design, Business, Management and Computing, Technology, Early Years and Public Services, Beauty, Hospitality, Sport and Tourism, Music and Performing Arts, Science.

Newham College of Further Education
Newham is playing a leading role in a consortium of ten colleges working with major companies on new ways of providing education and training. The Centre for Innovation and Partnerships has worked extensively with IBM to develop operating systems that will run distance learning programs to enable training to be carried out in the workplace, libraries, community centres - or even at home. Newham is also being consulted by companies such as NETg, ICL and Binary Vision about learning materials for use on these systems.

Newport School of Art, Media and Design
The Newport School of Art was one of the first Schools to be awarded degree status in 1963 and enjoyed a high reputation in Painting and Sculpture throughout the 1960s and 1970s. During the last two decades we have achieved international prominence for innovative programmes in interactive arts and digital media as well as outstanding photographic, film and design courses. The School is located in a prestigious purpose-built complex on the Caerleon campus of University of Wales, Newport. The School is able to offer able, motivated students a superb range of courses in the fields of Art, Media and Design with excellent prospects of successful careers after graduation. We have a strong national and international reputation for quality and innovation and are continually refreshing our portfolio to reflect changes in market trends and technology.

North Atlantic Fisheries College
The North Atlantic Fisheries College represents Shetland's most pro-active investment in the future of the fisheries industries. Located in Shetland, the college is ideally placed for fisheries training, lying at the heart of the northern European fishing grounds. Shetland has one of the most modern fisheries industries in Europe, with which the college has close ties. The vision is to be an international fisheries centre of excellence, providing high quality resources to support and enhance the development and sustainability of the fisheries industries. Our mission is to be a customer-focused leader in fisheries education, training, research and development.

North Glasgow College
Various courses conducted by North Glasgoe college are Multi Skilling such as Tailored training programmes , Electrical, Servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems, Refrigeration Maintenance, Health & Safety, Water Bylaws, Business and e-Business, Management and supervisory courses etc.,

North Lindsey College
Offers course such as Business, Administration and Languages ,Childcare, Computing and Applied Technology Construction, Electrical and Manufacturing, Foundation Studies, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Tourism, Humanities and Access to Higher Education, Mechanical and Welding Motor Vehicle, Sport, Horticulture and Animal Care, Visual and Expressive Arts.

North Tyneside College
Offers Art and Design, Business Studies, Caring Services, Computing, Early Childhood Years, Engineering and Electronics, Performing Arts and Media Studies ,Teacher Training, Travel and Tourism.

North West Kent College
Specialises in Air Conditioning, Construction and Building Services, Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Hotel and Catering, Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration and Travel and Tourism.Computing and Information Technology, Hair and Beauty, Office Administration, Professional Care, Secretarial Studies, Sport and Leisure Management and Foundation Studies are covered at both campuses.

Northumberland College
All range of college based facilities available to students. These include the Sports Centre, Halls of Residence, Restaurant, Salons and IT Centre. Offers course such as Creative & leisure Access, care & education, It & business, Technology, Work based learning, Courses at Kirkley Hall.

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent is one of the UK's leading universities for graduate employment. Approximately 97% of full- and part-time students graduating from the university in 2003 entered employment or went on to further study within six months of graduation. The Sunday Times University Guide, September 2004, states that Nottingham Trent has 'one of the consistently lowest rates of graduate unemployment of any university'.This strength derives from our close links with over 6,000 employers across the world.

Nottingham University
provide the finest possible environment for teaching, learning and research and we have an impressive track record of success across all areas.The Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to one of our leading academics, Sir Peter Mansfield, in recognition of his work in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and there was an additional Nobel Prize for Economic Science to a Nottingham graduate and former member of staff, Professor Clive Granger.

Oaklands College
Tremendous number of study options available to you particularly on vocational programmes tailored to develop your skills in specific work areas as well as academic programmes in AS and A Levels. Information on our full range of programmes is detailed in this guide. We also have an experienced team of staff on hand who will be happy to guide you across the broad range of subject areas and help you to select the programme that most suits your needs.

Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham Sixth Form College is a purpose built sixth form college in the centre of Oldham. The College offers a wide range of subjects for full-time students, including: 43 AS Levels, 41 A2 Levels, 7 AVCE Full Awards, 4 AVCE Single Awards, 4 GNVQ Intermediate and 8 GCSE courses. In addition a variety of enrichment courses in areas like sport, music and drama are on offer to full-time students. Adult Education courses include IT, Languages and GCSEs.

Open University, The
The Open University (OU) is the United Kingdom's only university dedicated to distance learning.
have around 150,000 undergraduate and more than 30,000 postgraduate students. 10,000 of our students have disabilities. Most OU courses are available throughout Europe. Some of them are available in many other parts of the world. More than 25,000 OU students live outside the UK.

Orpington College
Orpington College offers you an opportunity to learn, train, socialise and have fun in a great atmosphere that brings learning to life.Orpington is the choice for hundreds of students every year who come for our huge range of courses that suit a range of abilities, interests and ambitions.

Oxford University
Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of our students from overseas.Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system.Oxford University is a member of the Russell Group of 19 research-intensive universities.

Oxford & Cherwell College (North Oxfordshire College, Rycotewood College)
Oxford and Cherwell College offers the widest range of high quality learning opportunities available in the region. We work with you, so you can obtain the skills and qualifications you need for higher education, employment and a successful life.The range of opportunities on offer at the College is vast: Over 125 Full time courses, Over 1000 Part time vocational programmes, Higher Education courses in Art, Design & Furniture and other vocational areas, A range of stimulating Community Education courses and Summer Schools, A wide range of Access courses, Courses tailored to the needs of business clients Courses for students from overseas.

Paisley University
Courses at Paisley are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They are designed to ensure that you develop the transferable skills needed for a career in industry, commerce or the professions. Most are based on a lecture programme plus practical and laboratory sessions, tutorials, seminars and fieldwork where appropriate, and include work placement opportunities.

Peoples College Nottingham.
Provide high quality courses, programmes and learning experiences which challenge, raise aspirations, widen participation and satisfy the needs of individuals, employers and the local community for qualifications, skills and knowledge.The People's College is an Associate College of both De Montfort University and The Nottingham Trent University. It has achieved national recognition as a Centre of Vocational Excellence in Health Sciences and has been awarded Chartermark, Investor In People and ISO 9001:2000 for the quality of service it offers to its students.

Plymouth College of Art and Design
The University has seven faculties: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health & Social Work
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Science & Business, Faculty of Technology, University of Plymouth Colleges.